Essential Biochemistry - Enzymes (Section 1 - No. 20)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding enzyme inhibitors?
They always decrease the reaction rate.
They are always irreversible.
They can bind to either the active site or a different site on the enzyme.
They can be used as therapeutic agents.
Explanation
Enzyme inhibitors decrease reaction rate, can be either reversible or irreversible and can be used for therapeutic purposes.